Application Services Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

URM Stores, Inc. is seeking an experienced Application Services Manager to provide strategic leadership for the modernization, optimization, and operational excellence of our enterprise application ecosystem. This portfolio spans distribution, logistics, retail systems, e-commerce, and data management platforms.

At URM, technology is central to our cooperative’s continued success. As the Application Services Manager , you will play a key role in shaping the future of independent grocery retail across the Inland Northwest—driving efficiency, resilience, and innovation throughout our end-to-end supply chain.

The Application Services Manager is responsible for defining and executing the strategy, delivery, support, and continuous improvement of the organization’s business applications. This role oversees application development, system integration, maintenance, and vendor partnerships, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. Acting as a trusted liaison between IT and business stakeholders, the manager ensures technology initiatives effectively support operational needs and enable sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and maintain the application services roadmap aligned with business and IT strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and manage application analysts, developers, and support staff.
• Establish and enforce best practices for application lifecycle management, including development, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Drive modernization initiatives such as cloud adoption, process automation, and legacy system upgrades.

Retail & Distribution Applications Oversight

Application Management

Support & Operations

Vendor & Project Management

Security & Compliance

Essential Qualifications :

Ideal Experience

Core Competencies :

A Legacy of Local Impact Since 1921 For over a century, URM has been the powerhouse behind independent grocers, operating as a proud retailer-owned cooperative. Our mission? To fuel the success of local, community-focused grocery stores by handling everything from purchasing and warehousing to timely delivery of top-quality merchandise.

What sets us apart? Our unique cooperative model means our Member-Owners aren’t just customers—they’re shareholders. We reinvest in their success by returning net earnings from Patronage Department activities as patronage dividends.

Today, URM has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise, employing more than 3,000 dedicated team members across URM and our thriving subsidiaries— Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce . And we're just getting started.

We work in a supportive team environment and in addition to our amazing culture, our employees enjoy many perks, and below are a few of the highlights of our complete compensation package :

URM Stores, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and workplace practices.

Please note : All selected candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, as URM maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements :